Five Places to Hunt for Authentic Indonesian Souvenirs

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Indonesia has a diverse range of creative economy products that are often used as souvenirs, each with its own unique characteristics from different regions.

In fact, some tourist destinations have already provided spaces for local artisans to sell their works directly.

Check out these recommended places to hunt for authentic souvenirs in Indonesia, as quoted from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy website!

Sade Tourism Village

Located in Pujut District, Central Lombok, this village is one of the main centers for the production of handwoven cloth directly from the artisans. The songket cloth, a hallmark of the Sasak Tribe, is made from gold or silver threads woven with cotton and silk. In addition, other typical souvenirs from this village include bracelets, necklaces, caps, bags, scarves, and woven sarongs.

Ciboleger Village

Located in Lebak Regency, Banten, the majority of the villagers are artisans who create traditional Baduy handicrafts that are often purchased as souvenirs by tourists. Interestingly, the typical Baduy souvenirs sold in this village are made from natural materials and without the use of modern machinery or tools. Common souvenirs include keychains, bracelets, miniature Baduy houses, and bamboo cups.

Sukawati Art Market

A trip to Bali wouldn't be complete without hunting for souvenirs at this market. Sukawati Market offers a variety of artworks, traditional fabrics, and handicrafts. Some of the most sought-after souvenirs by tourists are paintings, wood carvings, Balinese masks, knitted bags, and other accessories.

Laweyan Batik Village

As the name suggests, most of the people in this village work as batik artisans. In addition to buying Solo's distinctive batik, visitors to Laweyan Batik Village can also learn how to create patterns, batik, and color the fabric.

Hamadi Market

In this market located in Jayapura, Papua, tourists can find unique art objects from Papuan tribes such as Asmat totem poles, bark paintings from Lake Sentani, Noken bags from Wamena, and Bird of Paradise decorations from Raja Ampat.